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A man accused of pulling out a knife on staff at a hotel and pointing gun at officers has been arrested and charged, according to the Conroe Police Department.

The Spencer Solves It team is looking for five families who have had a horrible year and are now facing the fact they will not have enough money to provide their children with presents or any kind of Christmas celebration. Then Bill will gift those families with 2,500 dollars to buy gifts and also with brand new bicycles for all of their children.

An investigation is underway after a fatal motorcycle crash involving a pickup truck in Montgomery County Wednesday, authorities said.

The Emmy Award-winning kids and family series, “Ghostwriter,” has gained millions of young fans around the world with its modern take on epic literary adventures!

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A former head baseball coach from the Conroe Independent School District has been sentenced to seven years in prison for Online Solicitation of a Minor.

A man accused of setting his home on fire after assaulting his wife has been captured in Round Rock, according to the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office.

When it comes to hosting an Astro’s party you may have the food, the friends, good spirits, and good company...but is your house ready for the World Series? Let the champion team at 50 Floor give you some hot tips that will help with your floors.

Cases go cold when investigators exhaust all available leads. Due to a lack of evidence, hostile or nonexistent witnesses or some other limitation, clearing these cases isn’t easy. Many remain a mystery.

Anyone with outstanding warrants will be given an amnesty period from Oct. 24 until Nov. 6 to voluntarily resolve their case and avoid arrest.

Oh weekend, how we yearn for thee!

Tickets for Parker's big OPENING DAY rodeo show on sale today!

A former teacher at Conroe Independent School District was sentenced to 10 years in prison after having an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.

Next year's rodeo is scheduled to run from Feb. 28-March 19. Tickets for the opening night performance go on sale Oct. 6.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ announced its special opening day plans Thursday.

The mother said a video of her son being "pantsed" while at school has been sent to students all over the district, despite the children responsible facing possible charges.

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Officials and administrators with the Conroe Independent School District took swift action after learning that one of their students made a threat about committing a shooting at this upcoming weekend’s Caney Creek High School homecoming dance, officials said.

With more than 60,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations. Its main goal is to keep us safe. The agency has three components-- Office of Field Operations, Border Patrol and Air and Marine Operations.

A 43-year-old registered sex offender has pleaded guilty to distributing and possessing child pornography in two different federal cases, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery announced Monday.

The body of the 23-year-old who was reported missing in the Sam Houston National Forest on Tuesday has been found.

It’s being considered a crime spree that spanned the nation, now Tiara Alsaid, the suspect accused of stealing and neglecting pets is facing prison time, while officials search for the owners of some of the stolen animals recovered in Conroe.

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Montgomery County’s very own comic convention is happening this weekend.

With a few weeks into the season in the books and district play about to start, it was time to shake up the VYPE Volleyball rankings.

When you buy a new home, you normally expect to have working electricity and running, clean water.

In Conroe, there is a group of young people you probably don’t want to mess with. They are the Conroe Scallywags. A Junior Roller Derby team that meets once a week at the Rainbow Roller Rink

A 24-year-old Conroe man will serve nearly 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend from northwest Houston, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery announced Monday.

One man has been charged with murder after a road rage shooting in a Conroe neighborhood.

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The strangulation death of 12-year-old Lesia Michell Jackson has been solved, officials say.

DNA evidence has solved the cold case of a 12-year-old Montgomery County girl killed more than 40 years ago. The murderer will not have the opportunity to stand before any judge or jury, however, because he has already been put to death for another murder, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Several Houston-area shelters are operating at critical capacities and are in urgent need of homes for their furry charges.

Authorities have recovered the body of a man who drowned at Lake Conroe on the Fourth of July. The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Binh Le, of the San Antonio area.

The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday it was taking steps to mitigate wait times at Houston area offices.

Conroe police say after a woman was taken to HCA Houston Healthcare in Conroe for a mental health evaluation, she pulled out a gun and fired shots.

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A man from the Houston area was reportedly among the 31 people linked to a white nationalist group who were found in the back of a U-Haul with riot gear near a Pride event in Idaho.

Inflation is pushing up prices on everything from gas to eggs.

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Conroe police said the van was transporting an inmate and three guards, all of whom were hurt in the collision.

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, there’s been a rise in the number of families – who don’t know where their next meal is coming from. A Montgomery County organization is working to help ease the need.

For those with nautical inclinations but no ship to call their own, here are eight Houston-area boats – from a pontoon to a yacht – offering daytime and evening sightseeing tours, and dinner and dancing cruises.

"The entire house of cards collapsed at noon on January 6," wrote former judge J. Michael Luttig of Republican efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

An all clear was given at Lone Star College in Montgomery after a report of a man armed with a gun on campus.

An investigation is underway after a suspect was shot at a home following reports that he was firing his weapon inside the residence in Conroe Monday, police said.

The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office said Travis Jared Whittemore, a 35-year-old commercial pilot, drove four hours to Conroe from the Dallas area to have sex with a child who was under the age of 10.

Three Black teens said after they ordered at Smoothie King on West Davis Drive in Conroe, their receipt read “3 negroes to go.”

A man is arrested in connection to an hit-and-run crash that killed a prominent Galveston doctor while she rode her bike on the Seawall last Friday.

Margaritaville Lake Resort in Conroe said Wednesday that it is hiring.

Police are investigating after more than $100,000 damages were done to monuments at Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park, according to the Conroe Police Department

One Conroe non-profit is now having to deal with a set back that is costing them thousands of dollars, after thieves broke in, stole a vehicle and rammed it right through their gate, causing damage to both the gate and the vehicle.

Conroe native Heather West was snorkeling near the Florida Keys when she fought off a six-foot lemon shark.

There are a variety of things to see and do here, whether you’re looking for an afternoon excursion, weekend getaway, or extended stay.

Lawyers for Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump attacked New York Attorney General Letitia James for political bias against Trump.

Republicans are breaking from ex-President Donald Trump’s pledge to pardon rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

If he decides to run, Trump may have to battle other prospective Republican contenders, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

"And Donny, little kid from New York City, now Florida, thank God, got to make his own AR-15," Donald Trump Jr. said during his speech.

Anthony Munigety, 48, is one of two men facing federal money laundering and wire fraud...

Conroe, Texas – The City of Conroe has announced that construction for the upcoming Hyatt Regency Conroe and Convention Center will break ground in September. Located in the master-planned Grand Central Park off I-45 and just south of State Loop 336 W, the development will include a 250-room hotel, five-story parking garage, and a large business convention center. The convention center will contain 41,000 square feet of space, including a 15,000-square-foot grand ballroom, 8,000-square-foot junior ballroom, and 8,000 square feet of boardrooms and breakout spaces. According to Assistant City Administrator/CFO Steve Williams, the project will be financially self-sustaining with its costs paid through revenue from the hotel and convention center. Hyatt Regency Conroe will be another jewel in the crown of America’s Miracle City.

A former police officer and a pastor in Texas were detained after trying to return a broken TV, lawsuit alleges.

If Sen. Brandon Creighton signs off on the bill he authored, it would go to the governor's desk for approval. Gov. Greg Abbott could sign it soon.

A 75-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man has been arrested on a murder warrant in a nearly four decade old homicide in southeast Texas. Thomas Elvin Darnell was taken to the Montgomery County jail Thursday after being arrested Monday in Kansas on a murder warrant for the 1983 death of Laura Purchase, according to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Lt. Scott Spencer.

Artavia, a master-planned community located in the Conroe area has a wide array of...

Angel Reach, a Conroe area non-profit that serves homeless youth who have aged out of...

Artavia, a 2,200-acre master-planned community in the Montgomery County/Conroe area, is...

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Photo courtesy of ArtaviaJust in time for spring, Artavia, a 2,200-acre master-planned community in the Montgomery County/Conroe area, is releasing new homesites. Coventry Homes and David Weekley Homes are building on the newly released 65-foot lots, with homes priced from the $370,000s and $410,000s, ranging in size from 2,600 to 4,100 square feet. “When you combine the unique amenities with the demand of new home building and low inventory, it creates a limited opportunity to call Artavia home,” said Lisa Connell, marketing director for Airia Development Company. “We expect this next release of lots to sell quickly.”

Rare whale washes up on Texas beach Sea turtles and fish weren't the only species washing ashore last week.

Houston attorney Tony Buzbee is now filing a $100 million lawsuit against ERCOT and Entergy on behalf of Pineda's family. Buzbee stated that Texans were overwhelmingly failed during the winter storm that struck the state last week because of the negligence of energy providers. We like to brag that it's energy independent, and yet we have people dying in their homes because we don't have any power," Buzbee said. The companies need to be honest with us. ON HOLD: Texas officials block energy companies from levying huge bills on customersERCOT officials issued a statement about winter storm tragedy.

$100M lawsuit filed against ERCOT after death of Conroe boy Eleven-year-old Cristian Pineda was found dead Tuesday after a frigid night without power in...

Conroe, Texas – The Conroe Independent School District has announced they will be closed on Monday, January 11, 2021, due to potentially hazardous road conditions. The closure encompasses both in-person and virtual learning. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

Conroe, Texas – A truck driver and patrons inside Pappas Bar-B-Q restaurant escaped without injury after a semi-truck crashed into the building. The crash happened just after 7:00 PM Tuesday in the 27700 block of Interstate 45 North. Officials with the Woodlands Fire Department say the restaurant was fully staffed but incredibly everyone walked away without injuries. It is unknown what caused the semi to crash into the building. Photo Credit: The Woodlands Fire Department

Artavia, the master-planned community in the Montgomery County/Conroe area, is kicking off a Rockin’ Sales event during the month of October with special pricing by every builder on every move-in ready home. Homes in Artavia are offered by Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, J. Patrick Homes, Lennar, Perry Homes, Ravenna Homes and Westin Homes. “Buyers can take advantage of the low interest rates, special pricing and move-in by year end,” said Lisa Connell, Marketing Director of Airia Development Company, the developer of Artavia. “Every builder is celebrating the month of October with Rockin’ special pricing and incentives. Artavia is located north of Grand Parkway, midway between I-45 north and US 59 north, and east of FM 1314 on SH 242.

Smiley N. Pool/Houston ChronicleLocal news coverage from 12 suburban newspapers serving more than half a million homes in the greater Houston area has a new home on HoustonChronicle.com, the exclusive subscriber website of the Houston Chronicle. The coverage appeared previously on the newspaper’s affiliated non-subscriber website, Chron.com. Top stories and photos about the day-to-day happenings in Houston Community Newspapers coverage areas – Atascocita, Bay Area, Conroe, CyFair, Deer Park, East Montgomery County, Friendswood, Humble, Katy, Kingwood, Lake Houston, Magnolia, Memorial, Pasadena, Pearland, Spring, Sugar Land, Tomball and The Woodlands – will be featured regularly on the homepage and updated continuously at HoustonChronicle.com/neighborhood.

Rain may have contributed to fatal Conroe crashRain-slicked roads and poor visibility may have been a factor in a deadly two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Conroe that left one person dead. Rain-slicked roads and poor visibility may have been a factor in a deadly two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Conroe that left one person dead. Photo: Scott Engle Photo: Scott Engle Image 1 of / 11 Caption Close Rain may have contributed to fatal Conroe crash 1 / 11 Back to GalleryRain-slicked roads and poor visibility may have been a factor in a deadly two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Conroe that left one person dead. Conroe Fire Department officials arrived at the intersection of Montgomery Park Boulevard and North Loop 336 just after 1 p.m. The crash closed North Loop for over an hour Sunday afternoon.

Houston coronavirus updates: What you need to know for April 4Astros' star, Justin Verlander and his wife Kate Upton have decided to donate his MLB paychecks to different organizations providing COVID-19 relief efforts. Photo: Justin Verlander Photo: Justin Verlander Image 1 of / 142 Caption Close Houston coronavirus updates: What you need to know for April 4 1 / 142 Back to GalleryChron.com is compiling the latest headlines on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the Houston area. The ninth death from this pandemic has also been reported in Houston, according to Mayor Turner. Earlier this week, the company announced that a Delta ground handler had died from coronavirus9:13 a.mThe coronavirus cases worldwide has now climbed to 1,139,207 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. 8:50 a.m.Houston has now reached a tally of 506 COVID-19 cases, with the death toll rising to 8.

Conroe, Texas The first Margaritaville Resort in Texas is getting closer to opening. The company is looking to fill nearly 350 positions at two upcoming job fairs. Last year, plans were announced to turn the former La Torretta Resort & Spa into a Jimmy Buffet-themed resort. The new Margaritaville Resort will feature 360 guest rooms in their main 20-story hotel tower along with waterfront villas along the lake. The resort is scheduled to open in the summer of 2020.

There are 21 toxic sites in and around Houston, according to EPA. The ... more Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 27 Caption Close There are 21 toxic sites in and around Houston, according to EPA. Heres whats in them 1 / 27 Back to GalleryIts been nearly 20 years since the Environmental Protection Agency identified the Jones Road Ground Water Plume near Cypress as a toxic site. From dumping creosote to other chemicals and hazardous waste, the EPA has identified 21 sites in Harris and surrounding counties. Jay R. Jordan covers breaking news in the Houston area.

Texas is the state that keeps on growing. new study shows the Lone Star State is home to many of the cities seeing the fastest population growth. Out of the 25 cities ranked, 11 of them are in Texas, with the city of Conroe taking the top spot.According to "24/7 Tempo," Conroe more than doubled in size since 2000, going from nearly 37,000 people to 77,000.Cheaper homes, newer homes and being closer to nature are some of the reasons people name for moving there.City officials expect Conroe to hit 100,000 residents by 2020.Watch the video above to see which Texas cities are named in the survey.

Houston, TX - So, how'd you do this morning with the cold weather? Given our normal low for today is 53F, what might this November cold snap mean to January? In fact, the Polar Vortex is strong right now which means it is locking up a lot of cold air over the Arctic. But any weakening this winter would allow a surge of cold air. The summer wasn't crazy hot, as we had a July cold snap dropping lows to 65F and 68F on the 20th/21st.

Just north of Conroe, in Willis, Montgomery County is a small town with a country feel. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Womans naked body found near ConroeThe naked body of a 50-year-old Coldsprings woman was discovered near the entrance of a property on the 12900 block of Rose Road in Conroe, Texas. The naked body of a 50-year-old Coldsprings woman was discovered near the entrance of a property on the 12900 block of Rose Road in Conroe, Texas. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Womans naked body found near Conroe 1 / 1 Back to GalleryThe Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a woman whose nude body was discovered Sunday morning on private property in Conroe. Authorities were called at 7:30 a.m. to the 12900 block of Rose Road, where a deputy found the body of Leah Vaughn, 50, of Coldspring, on the ground near the entrance of the property, according to a statement issued by the sheriffs office. Bodies Found: Bodies of missing married couple found in shallow grave on Texas beach.

Jones State Forest in Conroe, where small groups are met by a therapist and a doctor, who both discuss the science behind forest therapy. Then, the doctor records the participants' blood pressure, listens to their heartbeats, and asks them about their mood. Studies from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy have shown forest therapy reduces the amount of cortisola stress hormonein the body. Jones State Forest. "But in offering forest therapy, we're giving everyone an opportunity to experience the mind-body health benefits of a forest."

Henry's Home Horse Sanctuary located in Conroe, Texas, hosts "Horses and Heroes," a program developed to use rescue horses for therapy offered to veterans and first responders. "We take in rescued horses and surrendered horses and give them a forever home. We've got about 20 horses here," Executive Director Donna Stedman said.Stedman said the program is the only one of its kind, which is recognized by the Disabled Veterans National Foundation. The vets and first responders have to learn how to communicate how their energy comes across and learn control, all by the way of the horse.Veterans and first responders are invited to bring their families as well. Everything from riding lessons, training, and horsemanship care are provided for them at no cost ever.

21-year-old Deondre DD Johnson was arrested after a 19-year-old man was shot and killed in Conroe, Texas on Oct. 30, 2019. CONROE, Texas - A Conroe man faces charges after police say he accidentally shot and killed his friend at an apartment complex Wednesday evening. At about 5:30 p.m., Conroe police responded to the White Oak apartment complex at 2330 Montgomery Park Blvd. Police and paramedics found 19-year-old Taylor Abner with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. KPRC Conroe Police say 19-year-old Taylor Abner was accidentally shot and killed with an AK-47 pistol on Oct. 30, 2019.

21-year-old Deondre DD Johnson was arrested after a 19-year-old man was shot and killed in Conroe, Texas on Oct. 30, 2019. CONROE, Texas - A Conroe man faces charges after police say he accidentally shot and killed his friend at an apartment complex Wednesday evening. At about 5:30 p.m., Conroe police responded to the White Oak apartment complex at 2330 Montgomery Park Blvd. Police and paramedics found 19-year-old Taylor Abner with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. KPRC Conroe Police say 19-year-old Taylor Abner was accidentally shot and killed with an AK-47 pistol on Oct. 30, 2019.

Conroe Family Dentistry will relocate from 1517 Wilson Road, Conroe, to 1362 Wilson Road, Conroe, in spring 2020. Office Manager Traci Wood said the new office will feature four hygiene rooms, six operatories and two surgical rooms. Wood said the practice has been at its current location for five years. 936-539-2211. www.conroefamilydentistry.com

The University of St. Thomas has altered its plan for its satellite campus in Conroe and has announced plans for a second project in the citya microcampus.Jeff Olsen, vice president of marketing for St. Thomas, said the university is no longer pursuing plans to build a satellite campus for an accelerated bachelors degree in nursing at 700 Old Montgomery Road. Olsen said the university is still committed to finding a location in Conroe and will be ready to open in fall 2020. In the meantime, the university will open a microcampus in downtown Conroe in early 2020. Olsen said the university has not decided on a specific address, but the microcampus will serve as a storefront for the university in the community. 1, create awareness on our end about who we are as the University of St. Thomas, Olsen said.

Academy Sports and Outdoors partnered with police in Katy and Conroe to give kids a special Astros shopping spree Friday ahead of Game 3 of the World Series. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Top tips for keeping trick-or-treaters safe on HalloweenKyle Bryent carries his son, Lincoln, beside his wife, Tamera, dressed as Buzz Lightyear and the aliens from Toy Story during the Trick or Treat Trail at Carol Barton, Jr. Park, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Conroe. According to FedEx Cares, on Halloween, children are hit and killed by vehicles while walking at a rate double than for any other day of the year. Among their top safety tips for drivers:Pay attention to stopped cars, ready for the event that they are picking up or dropping-off children. Safe Kids also has safe walking tips for pedestrians, especially focused on parents and children:Use glow sticks and flashlights, to better help drivers see them in the road. Safe Kids has also released a video pertaining to the use of glow sticks and flashlights, which can be found here.

However, Montgomery County officials said they plan to continue prosecuting marijuana-related cases, which could affect some CBD consumers. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has yet to set up regulations on the standards and practices surrounding CBD. Ligon spoke to the Montgomery County Commissioners Court about HB 1325 on July 9. On July 9, Ligon received funding from the Montgomery County Commissioners Court to hire labs to determine the THC percentage. I fully support Montgomery County DA Brett Ligon in continuing to prosecute marijuana cases, Metcalf said.

Fun Town RV opened Oct. 12 at 1505 Porter Rd, Conroe. The recreational vehicle super store sells a variety of RVs and also offers trade-ins. The franchise has several locations throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Indiana. The Conroe location is the businesss second location in the Houston area. 936-320-0001. www.funtownrv.com

As part of the Texas Department of Transportations ongoing study of I-45 between Beltway 8 North in Spring and South Loop 336 in Conroe, the entity is seeking public input on potential solutions to improve corridor conditions. Phase 1 of the PEL Study wrapped up in summer 2018. Phase 2 kicked off in spring 2019 and is planned to wrap up by spring 2021. Following a round of public meetings in the spring, TxDOT held another round in October in hopes of getting the public more involved with the process. RELATED Oak Ridge North approves groundwater permit renewal The Oak Ridge North City Council unanimously approved a renewal of its permit with Lonestar Groundwater Conservation District for 2020... >The next I-45 PEL Study public meeting will be Oct. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Oak Ridge High School Ninth Grade Campus, located at 27310 Oak Ridge School Road, Conroe.

Main Street Merchants opened in downtown Conroe on Oct. 15. Owner Janese Sokulski said she and her daughter Carley Cremin opened the store under the idea of homemade goods by homegrown artists. The store stocks skin care products, jewelry, decor and many other items made by local artists. For its grand opening, Sokulski said the store will be open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. with live music and food at 208 A N. Main St., Conroe. 918-261-9769. www.facebook.com/merchantson208main

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Conroe celebrated its grand opening Oct. 12 at 525 Woodlands Square Blvd, Ste. 150, Conroe. The pet supply franchise offers premium pet food as well as grooming services for cats and dogs. The franchise has 21 locations in Texas. 936-506-9663. www.woofgangbakery.com

The National Weather Service has canceled the tornado warning that was issued Friday morning for Montgomery County. Check the full forecast here. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Hippie Hemp CBD opened Oct. 10 at 813 I-45 S., Conroe. Owner Daniel Pruett said the store has a variety of products, such as tinctures, oils and creams as well as more unique products such as CBD honey and coffee. 936-521-9019. www.facebook.com/hippie-cbd-252703578941276